Current local time in Taiwan Now

Timezone

• National standard time is observed with an offset of UTC+8:00.
• No Daylight Saving Time(DST) is implemented.

Taiwan is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and is located in East Asia. It also shares a border with China. The 23.45 million inhabitants of Taiwan are the descendants of the Austronesian-speaking people that settled on this island around 6000 years ago. 

In Taiwan, the current local time is the “National Standard Time”, also known as “Taipei time” or “Taiwan time,” is officially followed, with an offset of UTC+8:00. This means that the National standard time is approximately eight hours ahead of the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). 

History of Time in Taiwan 

• On Januarythe1^st , 1896, during the Japanese rule in Taiwan, the first time zone was implemented. It was called the “Western Standard Time” with an offset of UTC+8:00. 
• On October the 1^st, 1937, the Western Standard Time was abolished, and the “Central Standard Time”(CST) with an offset of UTC+9:00 was implemented in Taiwan as well as Japan until the end of the second world war. 
• After the war ended, the authorities in Taiwan decided to use the “Five-time zone system”. In that classification, Taiwan was located in the “Chungyuan Standard Time”, with an offset of UTC+8:00. 
• The Five-time zone system was no longer used in Taiwan after the Chinese civil war. The government replaced the Chungyuan standard time with “National Standard Time,” also called “Taiwan Standard Time," "Taipei Time," and "Formosan Time.” 

Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Taiwan 

After the second world war, Daylight Saving Time (DST) was implemented in the country of Taiwan during the summers of 1946–1961, 1974, 1975, and 1979. The current local time in Taiwan does not follow the Daylight Saving Time (DST).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who manages the National Standard Time in Taiwan? 

The Bureau of Standards, Metrology, and Inspection (BSMI) manage the National Standard Time according to the cesium atomic clocks. The data is provided by the international bureau of weights and measures. 

Which other countries use the National Standard Time? 

Along with Taiwan, the countries that follow the national standard Time are: 

• Mainland China 
• Hong Kong 
• Macau 
• Singapore 
• Malaysia 
• Western Australia 
• Central Indonesia 
• Brunei 

What is the time difference between Taiwan and the Philippines? 

Taiwan and the Philippines have equivalent time zones, which means the residents of both of these places can connect well without worrying about different office/work hours. 

What is the time difference between Islamabad and Taiwan? 

Taiwan's Time zone is approximately 3 hours ahead of Islamabad. 

How many time zones does Taiwan follow? 

Taiwan uses only one time zone known as the “National Standard Time,” “Taiwan Standard Time," "Taipei Time" or "Formosan Time.” 

Who started the observance of “Time memorial day” in Taiwan? 

The Governor General of Taiwan announced to observe the “Time memorial day” annually on the 10th of June from 1921 to 1941. This led to an increase in the importance of having an official timezone. 

Does the Time Change in Taiwan? 

No, as the daylight saving time is not observed in Taiwan, the clocks are not moved forward or backward in the country. 

When was the last time Daylight Saving Time (DST) was observed in Taiwan? 

On 30th September 1979, the last daylight saving time was implemented in Taiwan. 

What is the time difference between Taiwan and the United States of America? 

Taiwan is almost 15 hours ahead of the United States of America. 

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